An exceptionally well regarded figure in the field of family law, Joanne offers clear-sighted, shrewd, and carefully considered advice on all aspects of divorce and family law. She is consistently hailed by clients for her exceptional care, wisdom, and staunch dedication to serving their best interests. Founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm that was shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year 2023, Joanne offers innovative approaches to successfully resolving relationship disputes, bringing to bear her 27 years’ experience to every case, particularly family matters that involve family finances and financial settlements, regularly handling complex cases that include property, pensions, assets, businesses, and inheritances. For yet another year running, Joanne has been awarded the highly coveted Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” accolade for 2024 – the highest ranking possible by the publication – for her superior work and reputation nationally as a leading divorce and family solicitor. She is widely known for her tenacious approach, priding herself on her persistence to go the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are met and that her team are operating at the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency. Joanne’s ability to negotiate outstanding strategic solutions on behalf of her clients is reflected in the wealth of 5 star reviews she has amassed from past clients. She is a very popular choice, often through recommendation from happy clients, their families, as well as other professionals in the legal sector. Joanne also takes very seriously her role of mentoring her thriving team, developing and guiding like-minded family solicitors who have the same high expectations and absolute dedication to achieving the best possible results for their clients.

With a successful track record in his family cases combined with confidence, expertise and a sincere understanding of his clients’ circumstances, Sam is an acclaimed family law expert and advocate at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ specialist family law firm. Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, financial relief and cases of domestic abuse, his real skill and passion lies in children law matters. Much of his caseload involves advising and representing parents and extended family members on child arrangements regarding where a child lives and whom they spend time with, but he is also sought after for his ability to deal with complex children cases. Sam’s work involves dealing with urgent matters which may require an immediate court application to protect a child, for example, where that child has been placed at risk of harm or to prevent an unlawful abduction outside the jurisdiction. He also advises on international disputes regarding which country a child should live in or visit, as well as representing same sex parents on surrogacy law arrangements. Providing consistent and specialist representation is important to Sam and he offers exceptional advocacy in court, wherever possible, recognising the need for his clients to be represented by somebody they know and trust. With a first-class reputation in the field of family law, Sam is listed in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Recommended Lawyer’. Sam is not able to assist with Legal Aid matters.

Specialising in family law for over 24 years, Amanda is an expert family lawyer, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and Head of the Family Team. With a strong reputation for achieving constructive, pragmatic and cost-effective solutions for her clients, she advises on all aspects of divorce and separation, with expertise in complex financial cases, often involving property, pensions and company assets. She is also a specialist in Armed Forces and Police Pensions. Amanda is able to take instructions on all matters relating to children, including residence and contact disputes and disputes in relation to the relocation of children whether in this country or abroad. In addition to work associated with relationship breakdown, she is also able to provide advice to couples who want to enter into pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Amanda is a committed member of Resolution.

Specialising in family law for over 20 years, Beverley is a qualified Chartered Legal Executive and offers advice and assistance on all aspects of private family law, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, child arrangements and, in particular, financial issues arising on separation or divorce. Her work also involves drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation and separation agreements. Beverley is a member of Resolution and prides herself on being able to settle the vast majority of her cases outside court either through negotiation or mediation. Where cases have to go to court, she is a determined and confident litigator. Passionate about family law and supporting her clients in achieving the best outcome for themselves and their families, Beverley believes in securing long-term, workable solutions for both parties.